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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.05, 1,839.83 and 809.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.05, 1,839.83 and 809.34 is: 1,117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.05 : 1,839.83 = 809.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.05/1,839.83 = 809.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.05x = 1,839.83 × 809.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.05x = 1,489,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,043.97/1,333.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.02

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